Brooks Guesthouse Bristol

This impressive boutique guesthouse in the old town is only a couple of minutes from the O2 Arena and the Hippodrome, so it's a good shout for those catching a gig. Expect designer bathrooms, complimentary wi-fi, flat-screen TVs, power showers, DVD players, iPod docks and Egyptian cotton sheets. There's an honesty bar downstairs, with plenty of West Country ales and ciders on offer.